2516.90.00.60 - Other

This HTS category, 2516.90.00.60, encompasses "Other" monumental or building stone not elsewhere specified within the broader category of granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, and other similar stones. This classification applies to natural stones that, while suitable for monumental or building purposes, do not fit the more specific subheadings. Examples include stones with irregular shapes or those that have undergone processing beyond simple trimming or sawing into rectangular blocks or slabs. The key criterion is that the material is identifiable as a monumental or building stone but lacks the specific characteristics or processing methods defined in other subheadings under 2516.

It is crucial to distinguish this "Other" category from its sibling, 2516.90.00.30, which specifically covers monumental or building stones having a thickness of 7.5 cm or more. This distinction is based on a specific physical dimension. Therefore, any monumental or building stone not meeting the 7.5 cm thickness requirement, and not falling into other more granular classifications within 2516, would be considered under this "Other" category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification concludes at this point, making it imperative for customs professionals to carefully consider all preceding classification criteria within Chapter 25 and heading 2516 to ensure accurate placement of the goods. When classifying under 2516.90.00.60, the emphasis remains on the material's nature as a monumental or building stone and its exclusion from more specific descriptions based on type or dimension.